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El Salvador Buys 21 Bitcoins on Bitcoin Law’s Fourth Anniversary
LA LIBERTAD, El Salvador — President Nayib Bukele marked the fourth anniversary of El Salvador’s Bitcoin Law on Sunday by announcing the purchase of 21 bitcoins, despite ongoing restrictions tied to an International Monetary Fund (IMF) loan program. The acquisition, … Read more
El Salvador Buys $50 Million in Gold, First Purchase Since 1990
SENSUNTEPEQUE, El Salvador — El Salvador has purchased gold for the first time in more than three decades, a move its central bank says will strengthen the country’s international reserves. The Central Reserve Bank (BCR) announced Thursday it acquired 13,999 … Read more
Day of the Lanterns or Día de Los Farolitos in Ahuachapan: Illuminating El Salvador’s Cultural Legacy
The Day of the Lanterns, also known as El Día de los Farolitos, is a Salvadoran tradition celebrated annually on September 6th and 7th in Ahuachapan. During these two days, the streets of Ahuachapan’s districts come alive with thousands of … Read more
Chasing Waterfalls in El Salvador: Best Waterfalls You Can’t Miss on Your Next Adventure Trip
If you love nature, adventure, or simply a good splash in cool water, and you’re in El Salvador or plan to visit, you must add some waterfalls to your list. The country might be known for its beaches and volcanoes, … Read more
Nejapa El Salvador: Home to the Thrilling Balls of Fire Festival
The small town of Nejapa in El Salvador is renowned for its traditional “Balls of Fire” festival, a unique celebration recognized worldwide. Nejapa is located in the department of San Salvador, about 17 kilometers from the San Salvador Historic District. … Read more
Costa Rica Declares El Salvador Ferry Project Unviable After Failing to Attract Bidders
LA LIBERTAD, El Salvador — A long-promised maritime link between El Salvador and Costa Rica has stalled indefinitely, with Costa Rican authorities declaring the project unviable after no private company agreed to take on the service. Verny Jiménez, director of … Read more
Former El Salvador Attorney General Luis Martínez Sentenced to 10 Years for Corruption
SANTA TECLA, El Salvador — Former Attorney General Luis Martínez, once the highest-ranking prosecutor in El Salvador, was sentenced Monday to 10 years in prison after a court found him guilty of procedural fraud and failure to investigate corruption cases … Read more